Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 1 - 1C

the concern for one's own benefit or well-being, often without thinking about others

interesse personale, egoismo

the act of protecting oneself or one's property from harm or danger, typically through physical means

autodifesa, difesa personale

the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals and resist short-term temptations

autocontrollo, padronanza di sé

to the quality or state of being concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own

disinteresse, altruismo

the confidence and trust one has in their own abilities, judgment, and decisions

autoaffermazione, fiducia in sé

(of a person) overly focused on themselves and their own desires or interests

egocentrico, autoobsessivo

the natural instinct or desire of an individual to protect oneself from harm or danger

auto-conservazione, preservazione personale

the act of putting the needs or interests of others above one's own

autosacrificio, sacrificio personale

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compassione

readiness to face and endure danger or pain without any fear or hesitation

coraggio

a focus on acquiring material possessions and wealth without giving much attention to spiritual or ethical aspects

materialismo

the belief in a favorable outcome or positive future

ottimismo

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfezionismo